2021 KES to XCD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0254 XCD

YEARLY LOW

0.0238 XCD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0246 XCD

2021 KES to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 10, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0246 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0254 was down 5.79% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KES based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 127 XCD

2020 Average 127 XCD

Yearly Trough Low 119 XCD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.87 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0253

0.0238

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KES to XCD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0249, compared to 0.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0005 XCD (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0248). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0250).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.0252) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.70%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.0252

2020 Avg (May) 0.0253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0247	0.0245	0.0246
February	0.0247	0.0245	0.0246
March	0.0247	0.0246	0.0246
April	0.0253	0.0248	0.0250
May	0.0254	0.0249	0.0252
June	0.0251	0.0250	0.0251
July	0.0251	0.0249	0.0250
August	0.0249	0.0246	0.0247
September	0.0246	0.0245	0.0245
October	0.0245	0.0243	0.0244
November	0.0243	0.0240	0.0241
December	0.0240	0.0238	0.0239